Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 8 to 10 slices good-quality bacon
  • 4 tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Cooking fat
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Rub the entire surface of the pork tenderloin with the spice mixture.
  • Wrap the tenderloin with the bacon strips, securing with cooking twine if necessary.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, applesauce, and Dijon mustard.
  • Melt some cooking fat in a oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the tenderloin on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Brush the tenderloin generously with the maple syrup mixture, and place in the oven.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness, basting with the remaining sauce once in a while.
  • Let the meat rest 5 minutes before slicing.